Please tell us about yourself and your background, current title. A career changer, I spent 7 years in elementary education before shifting to career development at Webster University. I joined the Webster University Career Planning & Development Center team as the

The Career Planning & Development Center (CPDC) Webinar Series for Webster International Students Gaining Experience in the U.S. Thursday, August 30, 2018, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CST Students will learn to develop essential career readiness skills and connections during their studies

By John Link An objective is a concise, one sentence statement that communicates the type of experience or specific job you’re applying for and the strongest transferable skills that you have for the position. While an objective statement is optional,

By John Link If networking makes you feel icky, you’re doing it wrong. Reframe your understanding of networking as a way to build and maintain relationships with likeminded professionals. Review tips and advice for winning a networking event below. Before

By John Link Moving through a rigorous degree program can be exhausting, but the return on investment is well worth it. As you travel through your program, it’s important to think about the skills, unique qualifications, and areas of expertise

By John Link The best investment in your professional self is what learning opportunities are pursued outside of the physical (or digital) classroom. Gaining experience, whether short or long term, can have a tremendous impact on your personal and professional

By John Link Have you noticed a shift in engagement when presenting information? When connecting information to an audience, one has to think carefully about the message of the presentation and how to deliver it with a punch. Try these

By John Link Begin 2017 with a lens of optimism for building strong career tools. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, or just beginning a new job, developing a healthy career tool box is a smart goal for all. 1. Build/Update

By John Link The holiday season is a prime opportunity to reconnect with family and friends (and meet new contacts, too). While summarizing highlights from 2016, it’s a great time to incorporate key career messaging into your conversations. Approach your